Drone inspection of solar PV systems
AeroSurvey documents the visible condition of solar PV systems. Overview and detail images record identifiable damage, soiling and changes to support operators, maintenance teams and surveyors.
Enquire about a PV inspection →
Document visible PV damage
Photographic records for maintenance
We capture rooftop and ground-mounted systems from agreed viewpoints, documenting visible anomalies on modules and accessible areas. Thermography is an additional service; electrical testing and damage assessment are performed by the appropriate specialists.
What is a visual PV inspection?
High-resolution photographs document the external condition of the system. Overview images show the array layout; detail images record areas of interest.
Coverage is limited to visible components. Concealed cables, connections and supporting structures cannot be fully assessed from the air.
Which anomalies can be documented?
- Broken glass and damaged frames
- Displaced or visibly deformed modules
- Soiling, deposits and shading
- Visible storm or hail damage
- Anomalies on accessible fixings and cable routes
Cell microcracks and electrical faults require additional testing methods.
Your inspection deliverables
- High-resolution overview and detail photographs
- Images assigned to agreed asset areas
- Records of visible anomalies
- Data for maintenance planning and specialist assessment
Labelling and formats are agreed in advance. We can add PV thermography where needed.
When should you check a PV system?
- After installation
- After storms, hail or other incidents
- When visible changes or soiling occur
- Before maintenance work
- Before agreed warranties expire
Photographs and thermal data help investigate output issues but do not replace electrical testing.
How your PV inspection works
- Agree the location, system size and required results.
- Plan capture around site access, weather and local conditions.
- Review and deliver structured imagery in the agreed format.
Combining visual inspection with PV thermography
Visual inspection can be combined with PV thermography. Photographs show visible damage and soiling; thermal images show temperature differences. Together they support specialist assessment and maintenance planning.
PV inspections — discuss your project
We support operators, maintenance teams, installers and surveyors in Austria and Germany and welcome enquiries for Poland. Send the location, system size and inspection objective.
Enquire about a PV inspection
Answers to your key questions
PV inspection FAQs
Workflows, data types and results from drone inspections.
What does a drone PV inspection cover?
We document modules, visible fixings, cable routes and surrounding areas. Coverage depends on the structure, access and viewpoint. Aerial images cannot fully inspect concealed components.
What damage may be visible?
Depending on visibility and resolution, images may show broken glass, damaged frames, displaced modules, soiling and external storm or hail damage. Standard photographs cannot reliably detect microcracks or electrical faults.
When should a PV system be inspected?
After installation, when output falls, after storms or hail, during regular maintenance and before agreed warranty periods expire.
How does visual inspection differ from thermography?
Visual inspection documents visible anomalies on modules and accessible components. Thermography adds temperature-distribution data. The two methods can be combined.
What data will I receive?
Agreed overview and detail images with structured documentation. Coverage, asset identification and formats are agreed in advance. Image capture alone does not include a technical expert assessment.
